Geometridae: Larentiinae

08654 Dingy Shell Euchoeca nebulata, (Scopoli, 1763)

BF1874 (ABH70.112)

nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 9-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: One generation, late May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Damp woodland, fens and other marshy areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. MV trap.
nr Borovets, Rila Mtns. 12th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Small Yellow Wave Hydrelia flammeolaria


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Glossy
Colours:
Yellow, green, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2